Join NCWIT Counselors for Computing (C4C), PaTTAN, and Carnegie Mellon University for a free full-day professional development session. Participants will receive a $250 stipend upon attendance and completion of a post-event survey and be eligible for 8 hours of Act 48 Credits.
This hands-on workshop will empower you to:
Demystify Cybersecurity
Understand foundational concepts and the critical relevance of digital safety and ethics to everyday life.
Hands-On Experience
Participate in a beginner-friendly “Capture the Flag” (CTF) activity, the engaging, K-12-ready method for teaching core cybersecurity skills. No prior technical background is required!
Build Your Career Toolkit
Plan at least three new strategies for integrating cybersecurity career awareness into your existing advising practices.
Broaden Participation
Gain access to resources and strategies to effectively communicate these pathways to underrepresented learners, families, and school leadership.
Connect Skills to Jobs
Learn how CTF challenges promote problem-solving, persistence, and digital literacy, the transferable skills essential for the growing cybersecurity workforce.
About Counselors for Computing
As a school counselor or career coach, you are essential to preparing students for a future where digital literacy and critical thinking are non-negotiable skills. This full-day workshop equips you to highlight career pathways in cybersecurity, fields that offer your students unmatched job security and skills transferable across every major industry, from healthcare to finance. This research-based training turns complex cyber concepts into accessible, actionable knowledge, ensuring your students gain the future-ready skills they need to thrive.
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